pavman Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Like many I pay multiple BASC subs due to a spread of memberships. I then in each case have to reclaim all but one of the BASC subs to ensure continuation on a yearly basis. I suspect this reclaiming process is replicated all over the country by many 1000’s of members at a huge cost from the coffers and admin resource of both BASC and club alike. I have asked the question before and would like to re visit it. Is it not now possible that BASC can be paid direct by the member by bank transfer on a yearly basis, and issue a plastic (long life) membership card. Central records can confirm membership for the affiliated clubs and associations in each case when the club renewal is due. The financial savings should be quite considerable and ad a much needed boost to BASC funds to continue the representation we all require as field sports enthusiasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 You mean like the AA does with me? It would make sense, but then so would having a credit card-type SGC and FAC instead of the two bits of paper we have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks for that guys. We are looking to automate refunds so to take the hassle away from you guys and save us all money and time! We are also looking at plastic cards, in fact we are looking at different plastic cards so you can choose your design – i.e.: Wildfowling Deer Game Pigeon Generic As to a long standing card- may not work in our case. With the AA just because you have a card means nothing- only when you call their breakdown service for example do you need to prove you are a member. With BASC membership however, I think may who want to see a card for evidence of insurance would feel better seeing a dated card. We would still have to send you written confirmation of insurance anyway, and the cost of the card – even a plastic one is only about 10p. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 52 views and just 2 posts :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 52 views and just 2 posts :blink: Probably because most of us agree with you. :blink: If they didn't, I am sure you would have got more responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 When my joint membership came through there was only one card. Not much use if her indoors needs to prove cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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